8HevXII a facts for kids
The 8HevXII a is a very old scroll that contains parts of the Bible. It's a special copy of the Septuagint, which is the Greek translation of the Old Testament. This scroll holds the books of the Minor Prophets, like Jonah and Micah. Scientists believe it was made around the 1st century, which means it's about 2,000 years old! It was discovered in the Judean Desert, in a place called Nahal Hever.
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About the 8HevXII a Scroll
This ancient scroll is also known by other names, like LXXVTS 10a or Rahlfs 943a. These names help experts keep track of different old Bible copies. The scroll is unique because it's written on a long piece of material that rolls up, just like scrolls were used in ancient times.
What's Inside the Scroll?
The 8HevXII a scroll contains several books from the Bible known as the Minor Prophets. These include parts of the books of Jonah, Micah, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Zechariah. What's really interesting is that this scroll clearly shows the special name of God, YHWH, in many places within these books. For example, you can find it in Jonah 4:2, Micah 1:1, and Zechariah 1:3.
Where Was It Found?
The scroll was found in the Judean Desert, a dry and rocky area. Specifically, it was discovered in a cave, number 8, located in a canyon called Nahal Hever. This area is famous for many important ancient discoveries, including other Dead Sea Scrolls.
Its History and Home
The 8HevXII a scroll was first shared with the world in a special book series called Supplements to Vetus Testamentum in 1963. Its original name, LXXVTS 10a, comes from this publication. "LXX" stands for Septuagint, and "VTS 10a" tells us it was in Volume X of the Vetus Testamentum, Supplements. Today, you can find this amazing piece of history kept safe at the Rockefeller Museum in Jerusalem.
Images for kids
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This image shows a part of the Greek Minor Prophets Scroll from Nahal Hever.
See also
In Spanish: Rollo griego de los Profetas Menores de Nahal Hever para niños
